The animals can communicate with each other, similar to stories like CHARLOTTE’S WEB, and there is quite a cast of characters on Flynn Farm. My favorite aspect about the story is the relationship between the farm animals. Fyfe and Shadow also have a great relationship, and though they can't exactly communicate with each other, they understand one another on a level that anyone who has ever had a beloved pet can relate to.

I really admired her tenacity in the face of all the hardships she and her father have to contend with. She's a bit of a tomboy and doesn't have many (human) friends, but everyone still accepts her for who she is. She's brave, spirited, open, caring (especially about her animal friends), a little stubborn and learns to overcome mental and physical disabilities in order to achieve her goals.

If they don't, they might lose Flynn Farm for good.įyfe is a great protagonist for kids to look up to.

With the help of her father and all the animals on Flynn farm, Fyfe and Shadow must overcome a number of trials and tribulations in order to achieve their dreams. In SHADOW OF A DOUBT - Skylar James’ debut novel about friendship, family and perseverance - plucky protagonist Fyfe Flynn and her best friend Shadow the horse dream of racing in the Kentucky Derby, even though Shadow was bred to be a workhorse.

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